Why “Gotcha!” is not an Effective IEP Advocacy Strategy.
Inside: When parents catch the school or IEP team making a big blunder, they often mistakenly think that this “gotcha!” will lead to IEP meeting…
School and Educational Advocacy
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The Extraordinary Burden of IEPs on Moms.
Imagine this, parents. Imagine you are envisioning your child’s future, and the different pieces of his/her future are trading cards. And you say, “Ok, I will give you this card for safety, and in exchange, I get to keep all the cards for food.”
Perfect Attendance Awards: 8 Reasons why they’re a Bad Idea.
Perfect Attendance Awards Perfect attendance awards are a terrible idea. I get it–I get why they were developed. To encourage kids with chronic absenteeism to…
Why Are School Vouchers and School Choice Bad? Lots of Reasons.
You don’t find failing public schools and charter schools in wealthy neighborhoods.
The Difference between Charter School vs. Public School: A Guide for Families.
Before you enroll your child in any school, know the differences between a Public School vs. a Charter School. Outcomes matter!
Video: Access Denied: The Effects on Discrimination in Education
A video discussion of the long term effects of discrimination and racism in public education.
Teacher Shortages 2023 | How the Staffing Crisis is affecting your IEP | What to Do
Teacher Shortages I genuinely cannot believe that this story is not getting more press coverage. I just happened upon it while doing research for another…
Do you have an IEP Emergency Plan? School Shootings | Weather | Evacuation
Evacuation Plan on your IEP When I was in school, we regularly had nuclear drills. We either hid under our desks or ran to a…
6 Must Do First Week of School Activities for Special Education | Teachers and Parents
First Week of Special Education I’m a crazy over planner. While everyone is just trying to get through to the end of a school year,…
Dear IEP Team, Let’s Talk about Trust.
One Mom’s Perspective of the IEP Process. I have always made clear that my interest is in my child, his well-being, and his functioning on…
How to Organize your IEP Binder in 2023 (and track IEP Goals!)
IEP Binder Organization for Parents Most of us have various stacks of papers and folders around our house, but when we need it, it is…
IEP Advocate | Should You Hire One? Where to Find One.
IEP Advocate “$2000?!?!” my husband exclaimed. “Do we really need this for him?” “Become an IEP/Special Education Advocate!” the flyer said. We were looking at…
How to Become a Special Education Advocate in 2023 | IEP Advocacy Training
Become an IEP Special Education Advocate I never intended to become a Special Education Advocate. I took some IEP training because my disabled son was…
Anti-Racism Resources | Books | Activities | Lesson Plans | Primary Schools
Talking about Race with Kids This past summer, I hosted a series of chats about Race. It’s an issue that is important to me and…
How To Address Your School Board With IEP Concerns | 10 Tips For Parents
Should you take your IEP issues to the school board? I was recently approached by a school board member. The school board wanted advice on…
What Parents Want New Special Education Professionals to Know
What IEP Parents Want You to Know A few weeks ago, a newish teacher tweeted at me. She asked what we wanted her to know….
25 Racist Microaggressions heard in IEP Meetings
Microaggressions Against Black IEP Students Most of you know I’m all in, as far as working harder to educate others, and my own personal biases…
39 Ableist Microaggressions You Might Encounter at an IEP Meeting | Think Before You Speak!
Ableist Microaggressions Microaggressions have been getting a lot more attention recently, and with good cause. It’s very easy to spot someone who is openly hateful,…
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents.
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents. The special education system is stacked against parents. It’s not your imagination. It is…
The Special Education Funding Crisis explained in 5 graphics.
Special Education Funding I honestly cannot believe that this blog is almost 10 years old, and it just occurred to me this week to write…
From Mom to Advocate: 15 Moms share their “A-ha!” Moments in the IEP process.
IEP Mom Advocates IEP Moms are just the greatest. I’ve found that if you talk to Mom-Advocates, who I define as being pretty well versed…
35 “Fun” Names for Seclusion Rooms at Schools.
A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. A seclusion room by any other name…is still a seclusion room. Me. And Shakespeare….
7 Things ALL Schools need to STOP doing, right now.
Public Education Reform I call myself a Public Education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. Public education benefits our society,…
13 Questions to Ask School Board Candidates | IEP | Special Education
Questions for School Board Candidates “I’d go, but what would I ask?” I always encourage IEP parents to attend candidate forums. But that is the…
{Educational Surrogate Parents} What, Why and How to become one.
Become an IEP Educational Surrogate Have you heard of being an IEP educational surrogate parent? Many times parents ask me how they can give back…
One Mom’s IEP Battle, and What She Discovered.
The Special Education Battle. I woke up this morning and put my armor on. I am weary and broken, but there is still a war…
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